Pollution is increasing day by day in the capital Delhi and its surrounding areas. This can prove fatal for our health. Overall health is being harmed due to exposure to pollution. Due to this, there is a problem with the eyes also. Most people are complaining of a burning sensation, itching and heaviness in the eyes. If you too are facing such problems due to pollution, then with the help of these tips you can take care of your eyes.
How to protect your eyes from pollution?
Clean with clean and cold water
To get relief from burning and itching, you can wash your eyes with cold water. This will remove the dust stuck in the eyes. Whenever you come from outside, wash your eyes with water.
Avoid touching with hands
Many times we travel outside and germs and dust get on our hands. In such a situation, if you touch your eyes without cleaning your hands, it can cause infection. You should avoid touching the eyes again and again. Do not touch your eyes until you wash your hands with sanitiser or hand wash.
Wear sunglasses
You can protect your eyes from pollution by wearing sunglasses. In such a situation, whenever you go out, definitely wear glasses. With this, the eyes can be protected to a great extent.
Avoid rubbing eyes
If you feel irritation or itching in the eyes, avoid rubbing them, as dust and dirt accumulated in the eyes can damage the cornea.
Use drop
If your eyes have become very dry due to pollution and you are feeling itching again and again, then you can use eye drops. This will remove the problem of dryness and also reduce the risk of infection.
Reduce screen time
It is also important to reduce screen time. Whenever you feel that you are spending too much time in pollution, reduce your screen time. Give rest to your eyes. With this, the eyes can be protected.
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